| Computer |
An electronic device that operates under the control of a
set of instructions that is stored in its memory unit. It accepts data from
an input device and processes it into useful information, which it makes
available on its output device. |
| Hardware |
The physical components of the computer and any equipment
connected to it. |
| Laptop |
A larger, heavier version of a notebook computer. |
| Mainframes |
Classified by size, the second largest classification of computers. |
| Microcomputers |
Personal computers or desktop computers. |
| Notebook |
A personal computer that can fit into a briefcase. |
| Personal digital assistant |
Classified by size, the smallest classification of computers.
It is a handheld computer. |
| Software |
The set of instructions that the computer follows in performing
a task. |
| Supercomputers |
Classified by size, the largest classification of computers. |
